Skateboard Amenities Strategy

Skateboard Amenities Strategy FAQ

What is the Skateboard Amenities Strategy?

The Skateboard Amenities Strategy is a City of Calgary document, created by City staff at the direction from City Council (Thanks to former Alderman Joe Connelly!) with help from CASE and a consultant, which describes a plan for a network of skateparks in Calgary and provides extensive background information explaining why the skateparks are important and why they are needed

Why is the Skateboard Amenities Strategy important?

It shows that the City (both Council and administrative staff a all levels) recognize the need for skateparks and they value they have for the community

It shows that Council is willing to take action to make them happen (it took a lot of staff time to create the Strategy document, and the City paid a consultant for their input and expertise)

It shows that the City is willing (and enthusiastic) about working with CASE as the representative for Calgary skaters.